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Assistant Building Control Surveyor at The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Assistant Building Control Surveyor

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea · GB

4 days ago

Assistant Building Control Surveyor

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea · GB

4 days ago
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About the Role

Develop your skills at the heart of a progressive Building Control service, working on varied and high-profile developments to ensure buildings across the borough are safe, compliant, and built for the future.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out technical assessments of building work, making informed decisions to ensure compliance with health, safety, and energy conservation standards.
  • Manage a portfolio of development sites under supervision, maintaining clear and accurate records for plan appraisals and site inspections.
  • Apply the Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010 to Class 2A and 2B developments.
  • Support enforcement activity to address non-compliance and uphold standards.
  • Liaise with architects, contractors, developers, residents, and external agencies, providing clear and professional guidance.
  • Respond to complaints and unauthorised works with transparency and integrity.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the service, supporting ISO 9001 quality standards.
  • Help maintain a customer-focused, efficient Building Control function in line with the evolving regulatory framework.

Requirements

  • Registered Class 1 or Class 2A/2B Building Inspector.
  • Working towards professional membership with a recognised body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB.
  • Experience preparing technical reports.
  • Solid understanding of the Building Regulations 2010 and approved documents.
  • Experience working within a structured quality management system.
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage time effectively in a busy environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to fairness, integrity, and equal opportunity.

Skills

  • Technical assessment
  • Record keeping
  • Building Act 1984 application
  • Building Regulations 2010 application
  • Enforcement support
  • Liaison and communication
  • Report writing
  • Quality management systems
  • Time management

Location

  • Borough (Hybrid)

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Assistant level

Education Level

  • Registered Class 1 or Class 2A/2B Building Inspector
  • Working towards professional membership (RICS, CABE, CIOB)

Salary/Compensations

  • New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.
  • Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale.
  • Employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

Benefits

  • Supportive environment for professional development
  • Opportunity to grow expertise within a respected and collaborative team

About the Company

  • RBKC is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses, and unique local places.
  • Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach, and creating a fairer borough.
  • We are a competent and caring Council, taking pride in our work every day, ensuring services are delivered with care and competence.
  • We listen to our residents, act with integrity, and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer, and fairer for all.
  • The 'we're all in' mindset is central to this role.
  • By carrying out careful assessments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance across development sites, you play a direct part in protecting our built environment and strengthening our community.

Equal Opportunity

  • Committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity.
  • Welcome applications from all sections of the community.
  • Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
  • Commitment to fairness, integrity, and equal opportunity.